Back Home: Being the Narrative of Judge Priest and His People

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Back Home: Being the Narrative of Judge Priest and His People" by Irvin S. Cobb is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores Southern life through the lens of a small community in Kentucky and focuses on characters like Judge Priest, who reflects on the unique aspects of Southern culture and society after the Civil War. It delves into themes of justice, racism, and the complexities of life in the South, offering a more nuanced depiction of Southern people. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with a preface discussing the author's intention to portray an authentic representation of Southern life, contrasting with the stereotypical versions often presented in Northern literature. The story begins in Forked Deer County with the trial of Breck Tandy, who is accused of murdering Abner J. Rankin, the most popular man in town. Various townspeople, including the anxious jury and Tandy's frightened wife, are introduced amidst the bustling atmosphere of the town on Court Monday, highlighting differences in class, race, and local customs. Judge Priest, a key character, is also introduced, hinting at his role in the unfolding events and the themes Cobb intends to explore throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Words and music

The county trot

Five hundred dollars reward

A judgment come to Daniel

Up Clay Street

When the fighting was good

Stratagem and spoils

The mob from Massac

A dogged under dog

Black and white.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Sequel: "Old Judge Priest," #44224.

Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-11-18